2005 Bentley Arnage vs. 2008 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bentley Arnage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bentley Arnage would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 468 kg more than 2008 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2008 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Bentley Arnage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Bentley Arnage (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Land Rover Defender. (301 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Land Rover Defender. 2005 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 2008 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2008 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Bentley Arnage | 2008 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Bentley | Land Rover |
Model | Arnage | Defender |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6748 cc | 2495 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 875 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 19.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 2117 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 20.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 93 L |